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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-10-15
The Atlanta and the Torpedo Boats.

NxwpoRT, K. l., Get. 1.-THE At.
lantas defense was success. This
evening the much-talked-of torpedo
attack took place, and it was an al
most ideal night for such an attack.
Dark clouds rolled mp in great masses,
hiding the stars and making it diff
cult to see q boat until she was close
alongside and almost within hail,
while there was just enough OF a
splash from the waves. The At
lanta's electric search lights we're
lighted and preparations made to give
the assaiiants warm reception. The
rules adopted adjudged any torpedo
boat out OF action when sufficiently
long under fire to receive three
rounds from the big guns; in other
words, one minute or threc-quarters
Of . minute subjected to machine-gun
fire, or under small arm fire at 500
yards for one minute and a-half, or
within the beams of the electric light
and under fire for fifteen seconds or
within the effective range Of a defen-
sive torpedo. Guard boats which
should fail to discover the approach
of = torpedo-boat until the same is
within twenty feet were to be consid-
ered as destroyed. The attacking
force consisted of six steam launches
and four pulling boats armed with
spar torpedoes and of other light
pulling boats, oil under the, command
Of Commander Chester of the Galena.
All the torpedo-boats carried light
spar, fitted with primer instead ofs
torpedo, which was to be exploded on
getting closer to the Atlanta than
twenty feet. The eight pulling or
decoy boats were armed with hand
torpedoes to attach, to the obstruc-
tions about the Atlantis. Shortly
after seven bells all hands-were called
to general quarters on board the At
lanta, guns were manned, sharp
shooters took their stations, and the
two electric lights began to throw
their rays Of light in All directions.
The torpedo boats could be seen At .
great distance from the Atlanta,
making their way towards the ship.
AS soon as search light had been
placed upon one Of the boats for
fifteen seconds she was counted out
and . red signal light fired in her di-
rection. Thus boat after boat was
discovered, until 8:45 r. N. all attack
ing boats were considered by the un.
pires as destroyed, and the Atlanta,
carrying away the lau~ls for the day,
sounded the retreat.
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ed with tin, as the public buildings
are being improved, few private
individuals have caught the same
spirit and will undertake repairs to
their property soon. We hope the
next step will be to better the condi-
ton of some of the streets.
Mr.. D. W. Ramey and bride, who
we're made one near Winchester on
the 18th, held a reception at the home
of the former the same day, which
was largely attended by their friends
and very much enjoyed by all.
The parsons hope their example
will be largely followed. CLIp.
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Gone to an Asylum.

A letter from Topeka, Kansas, to
the Cincinnati Enquirer states, Bos~
ton Corbett, who shot John Wilkes
Booth, has been declared hopelessly
insane and q guardian appointed By
the probate Judge to take charge of
his property. Corbett was taken ~
the State insane Asylum, and will
probably continue an inmate Of the
institution for as long as he lives, as
physicians say that it is impossible
for him 70 be cured,
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Through the State.

Hon. John W. Mason, of Grafton
has sold his residence and it is re-
ported that he talks Of leaving Graf
ton.
A house, barn and smoke house,
the property Of David Hannie, OF
Braxton county, were destroyed by
an incendiary. Loss, about $4,000.
A. L. Rogers, Of Braxton comfy,
while working in saw mill, was hit
by piece Of timber that was hurled
with terrific force from tho saw table,
and quite severely injured.
The commissioners Of Kanawha
county havelet the contract for new
jail that is to cost t27 500. Wood is
another county that is going to have
a new jail They are badly needed
in both places.
William Joy, = Summers county
citizen, aged about so, got intoxicat
ed and lay down beside the tracks OF
the Chesapeake & Ohio road. A
passing train struck him and infict-
ed wounds about his head that make
recovery doubtful.
The tobacco on the farm OF Mr.
Fouks, il Fayette county, consist
ing of about eighty acres covered with
tobacco Of IN excellent quality, was
badly damaged by the recent heavy
frosts. His loss 10 estimated at e15,-
600.
James Tinchsr, one Of three pris-
oners Who escaped from the Green
briar county jail, has been recaptur-
ed He was caught by three broth
ers named Collins. The ether two
prisoners were With Tincher ct the
time and were hotly pursued, but
managed to escape.
While David Dwyer and family, of
Greenariar county, were out in the
woods on . nutting expedition their
house was entered and robbed Of
$3.50 in money, which was hidden
away in trunk that was forced open.
Dryer had taken the money 70 his
house few days before to pay off
carpenters who were building new
house for him.
Charges have been filed with the
Commissioners Of Harrison county
by Mayor w. F. Richards, Of Clarks-
burg, editor Of the Telegram, and
w. Fl. Ross, against General X. s.
Northcott, one of the justices of the
peace of that county. They demand
his removal The Commissioners
have set time for a hearing but
have 50 much confidence in the ven
cradle old veteran that they have not
suspended him during the pending of
tine charges. The General charges
that there is malice at the bottom Of
it all, and at the proper time he will
make fur fly.
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ment, and relic Of the past, would be
much admired and coveted by many
persons. Other relics of the olden
time was on exhibition in the ladies'
department, az the property OF Rev.
DR.. Hinkle, of New Market; among
them was 8 Latin Bible, printed in
the year 1857, the Reverend gentle
man informed US that he had one in
his possession printed in 1916, which
book We did not see, also he had q
silver spoon brought from Germany,
with the figures carved thereon, 1886.
He had also on exhibition quite q
number of well-bound copies of
German newspaper, printed in New
Market in the year 1907. He had also
on exhibition, an old wooden chair,
made, rs he said. l25 years ago,
which seemed that Ii had been made
with little of the mechanism display
ed on such furniture at the present
day, / judge that the weight Of it
would be near fifty pounds. The OK
hibition Of stock was not large, ex
cept horses. DR.. d. Carter, of w ood-
stock, had on exhibition, his celebrat-
ed trotting stallion, Shenandoah.
When it 10 considered that this horse
took the premium at the Worlds
fair held at New York, 1t may be
very readily conceded that hs Is =
horse Of remarkable good qualities as
trotting horse, besides he il beau
tiful picture Of the quadruped kind,
being dark chestnut sorrel, quite a
feood size for saddle and harness pur-
poses, qualities rarely to b. squaled
in this country. The Doctor had
also on exhibition, Shenandoah, Jr.,
the came color and nahA Of his sire,
also Shenandoah, Jr., two years cid,
light colored sorrel another too,
Hazel Rashaw, whs has . rsosYG Of
2:3l4, madH at Washington city,
Lady Belle, beautiful bay ally two
years old, being best winner il colts
trotting match Ut Woodstock fair.
Altogether, this group Of horses will
doubtless compare with any number
Of the kind in the United States.
Thousands of people were on the
fair ground on Thursday; Friday also
promised to be great day for those
people, but owing to business at
home we were compelled to forgo the
pleasure Of remaining longer than
mid-day--took the train coming east,
when in company with Gap. John
Glaize Oehem and others, Of Win
chester, Va, our trip home ives ron
dered pleasant and agreeable. For
the FIRST time 1--WE omitted to say,
we were introduced to Senator Rid
dleberger of Woodstock, Va, and
while we do not agree with his policy
and views on the great Virginia debt
question, we found him to be an ~
able and pleasant gentleman. s.
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TrsId TO Escape Trial and was Captured.

Ireid 10 Escape irlaI ana was Captured.
On May oath, last. an application
was made to Judge Rowe at Argu
ment Court for writ Of habeas cor
pus for the release Of George l.. Miller
from Jail. Miller was charged with
stealing clover seed from Henry
Laughlin, who lives near Clayhill.
Judge Rowe decided that the man
should be released on bail fot trial at
the September Court Miller obtain
ed the necessary bail, j. G. Rummell
becoming his security. Before the
converting of Court, Miller, Who has
various aliases, George w. and
Charles, left this county.
Recently Chief Kriechbaum ascer-
tanned that Miller was in West Vir-
ginia and on Friday went to Mar
tinsburg. He learned Of the where.
abouts Of Miller but was unable to
arrest him then. Placing the case in
the hands of Chief O'Neal, Of Mar
nsburg, he returned home. Satur
day evening he received word that
Miller had been arrested and he
went to Martinsburg, returning here
at six o'clock Sunday morning with
his prisoner hambersburg Spirit
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HEDGESVILLE.


Mrs. DR.. Hanna is visiting the city
n Monuments.
Mr.. VIM. Thompson and wife OF
Jour city,wer in the village on Sun
Jay last, the guests of Mr.. G. M.
Brown.
Mr.. C. E. Harwood who had q
tore in this place for several months,
Damaged by Mr.. Chapman, has dis
Continue the same.
Rev. level and wife took their
departure on Monday last for coal
Falley, to be absent several weeks.
Mrs. Geo. Harris and Mrs. DR..
Harris are visiting in Frederick coun-
y Virginia.
Deputy Sheriff Noll was in our
hidst on the 10th inst, collecting
kxes.
Mrs, Henry Drenner, who has been
isiting Bloomington and Frostburg,
as returned to her home.
| The firm OF }. IL. Miller IL Sons
he baiing large quantities of hay in
/ his community for shipment.
IL is rumortd that there will be
series OF is in the Protestant
Episcopal Church of this place the
hitter part of this month, conducted
Rev. level Tucker and Mason.
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MIDDLEWAY.

The spirit Of improvement is c1-
Iblted IN oar town at this time.
The new NJ, p Church is rapidly
ppruaching completion.
The annex 10 the p. Il, rectory is
a attractive acquisition to that part
town.
Repairs on the Union church, will
e commenced soon.
The Masonic Hall is to be reroof-
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CORRESPONDENCE
GANoTown.

Quite time has elapsed since
AVE had an opportunity of writing
few lines for your valuable INDE-
EVIDENT Now do mot write flat
ering myself with the idea that your
leaders, are hungering and thirsting
% hear from me, yet feel constrain-
ID to write few words for my own
ratification.
A protracted series Of meeting will
egin, at this place, on Saturday
to-day, by Rev. Mr.. Smith. We
rust much good may be accomplish
ID. Mr.. Smith is evidently q good
nan in good cause. Ganotown,
an with propriety, boast of having
ad the best Sunday school and cell
bration of any on the circuit. We
re informed that the celebration at
Buck Hill was very enjoyable and to
heir credit, it is said, not brawl.
Rev. James Wallace has purchased
he property formerly owned by Jas.
B. Mason, and purposes moving there
within fortnight.
Mrs. James T. Parsons, who has
zen spending a few weeks at her
ather's residence in Pa, has return
Id home.
Ganotown bids fair to become an
Important town. The new enterprise
BOW in operation, creates an exciting
demand for goods and offers fine
prospect for employment for the
Foming winter.
We desire TO say, to those who
pave made themselves so notorious
lgainst our general behalf, that our
chool is moving along as happy asa
lead pig in sunshine; the scholars
ii satisfied; the patrons are gntihed
md the teacher is intensified with his
|morous pupils. We do, frankly,
confess that the goal OF the school
vas by no means fattering; indeed,
t may be eaid, it presented rather .
urid appearance. But when the
manifestation Of the graduation of the
chool is being made through the
heanderings Of unfavorable circum-
tances, we feel intensified with graf
fcation and blessed with the salts
action of having made it ourselves,
lnrestrained and unsolicited Of unin-
crested persons. We feel thankful,
IN the other hand, to those who have
hown themselves interested in our
ocial and financial progress; that
whilst our iniquities are and have
Pesn great, that there 10 yet come
(ood that we may be the means Of
Ding, viz: that OF propogating edu-
alton, as far as capable, and that
Fhile yet the lamp holds out to burn,
he vilest sinner may return.
S. B. of E., please accept our
hanks for the ample preparations
made for the caucus Of which We were
Fordially invited to partaks. We re-
ret to learn of the death of Mrs.
Philip KEGS, particular friend, not
|nly of ours, but Of most all who
new her. The family may rest as
ured that We sympathize with them
their sad bereavement.
Services Sunday tomorrow at
O'Clock, A. M. p. V. Massey.
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Physicians say that there ia no rem
edy for consumption. In some cases
this may be- correct We know how
ever Of many cures made by DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, and We will guarantee re-
lief.
A sensible woman will not fail to
keep bottle OF Salvation Oil on hand
for meu's cuts and bruises.
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habits, should send 10 cents in stamps
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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-10-22
Removal to the Verde.
Journal Miner.

It has been learned from good author ity that the military authorities at Whip pie have been telegraphed to hold them selves in readiness to move the Apache Mohaves and Tonto-Apaches, to the num- Der of about 200, from the San Carlos reservation 10 the Fort Verde m ilitary reservation. This is matter a general discussion on the streets, and it is de- nounced as an outrage to remove these cutthroats into tine midst of settled community like that of the Verde val ley. The settlers of the valley are, al most to a man, opposed to the removal and settling of thls gang of cutthroats in their midst The only ones in favor of it are about half dozen ranchers in the immediate vicinity of the Fort, who seem to think they can dispose of their surplus produce to the Government, for the sup. port of the soldiers at Camp Verde, knowing that an additional force will have to be maintained there, in the event of the removal of the Indians. It will now be in order for the settlers to arm themselves and make frightful exam pie of the very first of these red demon, found running at large of the reserva ton,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-10-22
Married.

On last evening at 8:30 O clock Mir Wm. K. Guild of Florence and Miss Emma J. Monk of Tucson were united in marriage by Rev. U. Gregory, D. D., at the resi- dence of the officiating clergyman. The wedding was qulet affair, but few se- lect friends of the bride being present The bridegroom is one of the most es- teemed and influential citizens in our neighboring town of Florence, while Miss Monk Is one of OUT most popular and re- spected young ladies. The bride was tastefully attired in costume of white satin with orange blossoms, costume marvellously becoming to the bride and appropriate to the occasion.
 There were present: Mir. and Mrs. Gregory, Mir. and Mrs. E. N. Fish. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Shibell, Mrs. O. Bucka- lew, Mrs. Camblos, Miss Julia Tevis, Miss Helen Bean, Miss Lizzie Borton, Judge Wm. Porter, Rev. M. NJ. Hitch cock, MT. Arthur Borton, MT. M. s. Snyder and Mir H. B. Dodge, all of whom, while expressing their deep re- gret at the departure of the bride, con graduated the groom on winning the hand of one 80 eminently qualified to adorn h;s home.
 After the ceremony, at 10:45 p. m., the bride and groom took leave by train for Florence, their future place of resi- dence. The congratulations and good wishes of all their friends go with them to their home.-Star, Oct. 16.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-10-22
Wretched Indeed.

Are those whom a confirmed tendency to billiousness subject to the various and changeful symptoms indicative of liver complaint, nausea, sick headache, consti- patton, furred tongue, and unpleasant breath, dull or sharp pain in the neigh borhood of the affected organ, impurity of the blood and loss of appetite signal ize it as one of the most distressing, as it IS one of the most common of malo- dies. There is however benign specific for the disease and all it's manifestations It IS the concurrent testimony of the public and the medical profession, that Hostetter's stomach bitters is medicine which achieves results speedily felt, thorough and benign. Besides rectifying liver disorder, it invigora tes the feeble, conquers kidney and bladder complaints, and hastens the convalescence of those recovering from enfeebling disease Moreover, it is the granl specific for fever and ague
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-10-22
Married.

At the residence of Rev. U. Gregory, Tucson, on Saturday evening l015.-AhhF 10th, 1887 'AiT. Vim. E. Guild, of Flor ence, and Miss Emma J. Monk, of Tue son.
 A select party of the friends of the happy courle were present at the cere- mony, and after congratulations were of fered MT. Guild and bride took the west bound train for home, arriving here on Sunday forenoon.
 Mir. Guild is one of the most highly respected citizens of Florence and his bride is highly accomplished lady, form erly principal of the public school in this place.
 The many friends of the bride and groom unite with the ENTERPRISE in wish ing them joyous journey through life, with no shadows of sorrow or adversity to mar the bright sunshine.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-10-22
Methodist Church Appointments
=
 Daily Citizan

 The Methodist Conference which clos ed it's session Saturday evening made tbe following appointments for the coming year.
 G. H. Adams, Superintendent of mis- sions.
 F. W. Downs, Globe. J. H. Gill, Benson and Nogales D. Battin, Pinal. c. L. Pearson, Tom bs tone. E. K. Crews, Wilcox. O. S. Frambes, Tempe. J. B. Eberhsrt, Prescott. N. H. Gutherie. Flagstaff. 2. L. Kay, Verde circuit z. F. Norton, Phenix. Rev. Bakely Kingston circuit. The following vacancies are yet to be filed. Tucson, Yuma, Clifton, St Johns, H olbrook and Tonto Basin circuits
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-10-22
Distract Court
HON. w. w. PORTER ASSOCIATE JUSTICE.
 FRIDAY, Oct. IA.

FRIDAY, Oct. IA. Territory vs Trinidad Sanchez-seduc- tion.-Jury disagreed and were discharg- ed.
 Anthony Thomas, native of France was admitted to citizenship. E A Pierce vs W B Pierce-referred to the Clerk of the Court to take testi- mony and report.
 Minerva Stiles vs c Loss-Summons vacated and new one issued.
 Territory vs Chas Emersons-set for Thursday Oct. 20th.
 Territory vs Albert Smith-Indict- ment dismissed.
 Territory vs Gaza Klee-sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.
 Territory vs Mario Aforementioned to one year in the penitentiary. Special veRire of 30 trial jurors order ed.
 Adjourned until o'clock p. m Tues day Oct. 18th.
 TUESDAY, Oct. IS. Adolph Neiman, a native of Germany, admitted to citizenship.
 Territory vs Manuel Bouteros--set for to -morrow, at 10 a. m.
 Singer Mfg Co vs c W Tillman and T F Weedin-case tried and taken under advisement by the court.
 M W Criss vs Blackberry Mining Co., Writ of attachment dismissed. Motion that plaintiff file bond for costs over ruled.
 Angelita Kenny vs Lucien Remy-tried and taken under advisement.
 WEDNESDAY, Oct. 19 Geo A Brown vs Patrick Holland Judgment for plaintiff by default Territory vs Charles Emerson-Verd of guilty of petit larceny. Saturday set for sentence.
 JN Walker vs John Miller ct al-De- fault of defendant set aside.
 Territory vs Manuel Bouteros-Plea of not guilty of assault with intert to commit murder withdrawn and pleads guilty of assault with deadly weapon wi tn intent to infiict bodily injury. Territory vs 1zhe Bagolino ct al, Apache Indians Verdict of guilty Sentence to be pronounced on Satur- day.
 Territory vs Quong Sing-judg ment postponed till to-morow.
 E A Pierce vs w B Pierce-Decree entered for plaintiff.
 Territory vs Manuel Routeras-Sat- day, Oct. 9, fixed fer pronouncing judg- ment,
 FRIDAY, Oct. 21. Territory vs James Brash-On trial.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-10-22
Interesting Signaling Apparatus.

A highly interesting signaling apparatus has just been examined at the Station Montparnasse, Paris. On opening the door of compartment bell box in the guards van indicates the number of the carriage, of the compartment, and at which side the door was opened. When the train stops all doors instantly open on the side the passengers have to alight; should any door on the opposite side be opened it would be signaled by the bell ringing. In case of danger, communica- ton can be made without opening the door by simply pressing on knob, with the same effect.-Frank Leslie's.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-10-22
Assessment Notice.

Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Alamo Ama- rilla Ditch Company, held at their office in Florence, October +, 1887, an assessment, to be kn ,wn as assessment No 17, of Twenty five Dollars per share was levied on each and every share of the capit I stock of the corpo- ration, payable immediately to the Secretary of the company at his office in Florence
 Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the Fist day of November, 1SS7 will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction. and unless payment is made before will be sold on Monday, December 19, 1887. to pay said delinquent assessment, to- gether with costs of advertising and expense of sale.
 By order of the Board of Directors
 WM E. GUILD, Secretary,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-10-22
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay O., Iowa, tells the following remarkable story, the truth of which is vouched for by the residents of the town:'I am 73 years old, have been troubled with kid ney complaint and lameness for many years; could not dress myself without help. Now am free from all pain and soreness, and am able to do all my own housework. I owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for having renewed my youth, and removed completely all disease and pain" Try a bottle only 5Oc. at J. D. Rittenhouse's Store.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-10-22
Liquid Grating Wax.

The so-called "French Mastic," so long known as "Lefort's Liquid Grating Wax" is made by melting one pound of common rosin over gentle fire and stir ring in one of beef tallow. Take from the fire, and when it has partially cooled, mix in eight ounces of alcohol. If this cools it of too rapidly, it must again be placed over the fire; but great care must be used to keep the alcohol from taking fire. When we'll incorporated and cool, put 1t in tin cases or glass bottles and keep we'll covered or corked It is stated that this, until quite lately, was kept a secret, while the mastic was imported from France.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-10-22

A Presc tt disl atch says: The mili- tary authoiit es have heen t,lseIa he'd to be in readiness to m we to Fort Verde where the Apache Mohave Indians will be removed. The majority of the citizens violently oppose the removal and the action is openly denounced by the people. The are discussing on the streets the fact that it lowers the value of land to place ten or fifteen hundred Indians on the reservation. Many citizens of the Verde valley were interviewed and almost all express opposition to the change.